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Tooele County Breaking News & Latest Stories
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Tooele life coach who admitted to sexually abusing clients gets consecutive prison sentences
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 12 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele life coach who admitted to sexually abusing six girls could spend the rest of his life in prison after being ordered to serve consecutive sentences.
16-year-old girl flies American flag on horseback honor 9/11
VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
A 16-year-old rode her horse down main street in Lake Point in Tooele County on Friday, honoring the memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 1, 2001.
Fire destroys 2 sheds in Erda
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Two sheds were deemed a total loss on Sunday after a fire destroyed them in Erda, prompting a response from multiple fire personnel in the area.
Tooele real estate agent charged with murdering girlfriend; friends say she was an 'amazing mom'
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Sept. 3 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man is facing murder charges in connection with the death of his girlfriend, a woman friends describe as a loving mother, talented nail artist and rising professional in the community.
Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Salt Lake City man charged with killing girlfriend in Tooele
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City man was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting death of his girlfriend in Tooele.
'He is going to kill somebody': Serial arsonist sentenced for June fire in Tooele County
VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL | Updated Sept. 1 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A known arsonist in Tooele County received his sentence Monday after pleading guilty to starting another fire that threatened homes and prompted evacuations earlier this year.
Tooele woman found dead in vehicle; boyfriend arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
A man is accused of killing his girlfriend in Tooele overnight.
Goshute Indian tribe voices opposition to U.S. Army data center proposal in Tooele County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Goshute Indian tribe opposes a proposed U.S. Army data center in the Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele County, worried it will deplete groundwater supplies.
Flag historian prepares for 250 anniversary of American flag in Grantsville
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
At the Grantsville Library, DeVaughn Simper, the vexillologist with the largest collection of flags west of the Mississippi, will showcase the historical progression of the American Flag from its inception to today.
Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.
EF-1 tornado confirmed from storm that passed through Tooele County
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 17 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
Last week's storms, which prompted a rare tornado warning on Thursday, ultimately produced a brief tornado that created some property and vegetation damage, federal meteorologists said.
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
VideoAdam Small, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
While just feet away from its all-time low, the Great Salt Lake is not expected to break its record this year. But what would the state's leaders do if it did?
Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after his vehicle flipped in a crash on the salt flats during a race. Officials estimate he was traveling at more than 200 mph.
Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 29 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is one step closer to hosting a potential nuclear energy campus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to explore development in Tooele County.
Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 26 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
North Tooele Fire District public information officer Jon Smith characterized fire behavior in the county as extreme and "bizarre," as he pointed to a phenomenon where fire has traveled underground via root systems.
Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.
Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
After working with the North Tooele Fire District for four years, Chief Kevin Nunn is taking on a new role as a fire chief in Colorado.
